Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA
Like many of us, you might be dealing with trauma, burnout, stress, existential dread, or navigating neurotypical society as a neurodivergent person.
I see myself as a support and witness to your process–you are the expert on yourself and your life, and we’ll work together to get curious and explore what’s important to you through conversation and creative outlets. Intuitive, process-based creativity is a pathway to learn about, interact with, and express the deepest parts of ourselves.
Like many of us, you might be dealing with trauma, burnout, stress, existential dread, or navigating neurotypical society as a neurodivergent person.
I see myself as a support and witness to your process–you are the expert on yourself and your life, and we’ll work together to get curious and explore what’s important to you through conversation and creative outlets. Intuitive, process-based creativity is a pathway to learn about, interact with, and express the deepest parts of ourselves.
I blend evidence-based practices like narrative, family systems, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and play therapy to create a safe space for clients to explore emotions and build resilience.
My ideal client is willing to explore themselves with open curiosity. Whether it is an exploration of identity or ability, goals or values, I hope to work with clients who seek to understand themself better. It would be a privilege to join you in exploring all of these areas of yourself.
I blend evidence-based practices like narrative, family systems, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and play therapy to create a safe space for clients to explore emotions and build resilience.
My ideal client is willing to explore themselves with open curiosity. Whether it is an exploration of identity or ability, goals or values, I hope to work with clients who seek to understand themself better. It would be a privilege to join you in exploring all of these areas of yourself.
I work with adults on issues such as self-esteem, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it's my goal to help you feel respected and create a safe environment for you to share whatever you need to during therapy. It is my intention to empower you, strengthen your individuality, help to strengthen your belief that you have great worth, and that you can overcome traumatic events and memories. We are more than the thoughts we have that we're ashamed of, we're more than the worst moments of our lives, much more than our mistakes, and in my practice, I respect the courage it takes to be vulnerable, honest, and open to new ways of thinking.
I work with adults on issues such as self-esteem, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it's my goal to help you feel respected and create a safe environment for you to share whatever you need to during therapy. It is my intention to empower you, strengthen your individuality, help to strengthen your belief that you have great worth, and that you can overcome traumatic events and memories. We are more than the thoughts we have that we're ashamed of, we're more than the worst moments of our lives, much more than our mistakes, and in my practice, I respect the courage it takes to be vulnerable, honest, and open to new ways of thinking.
My experience includes attachment , adoption issues, addiction & recovery, ACOA/codependency, trauma, women’s issues, and mood disorders.
Have you heard the phrase "If you're going through Hell, keep going”? Sometimes in our darkest moments, we need cheerleaders. We need people who recognize that what we are going through seems unbearable and that the simple act of going forward takes courage. Therapy can be the vehicle to help us move forward. When treatment is non-judgmental, supportive and encouraging, you and your therapist can make an unstoppable team. I believe that people want to be "well," but we just don't know an effective way to achieve it. Together, we can work on identifying your personal path to wellness and improved confidence in your strengths.
My experience includes attachment , adoption issues, addiction & recovery, ACOA/codependency, trauma, women’s issues, and mood disorders.
Have you heard the phrase "If you're going through Hell, keep going”? Sometimes in our darkest moments, we need cheerleaders. We need people who recognize that what we are going through seems unbearable and that the simple act of going forward takes courage. Therapy can be the vehicle to help us move forward. When treatment is non-judgmental, supportive and encouraging, you and your therapist can make an unstoppable team. I believe that people want to be "well," but we just don't know an effective way to achieve it. Together, we can work on identifying your personal path to wellness and improved confidence in your strengths.
My clinical philosophy involves utilizing a strengths-based, trauma informed approach that views clients and individuals within the contexts of both their past and current environments.
I am an LPC in Pennsylvania and Oregon and Oregon Board Approved Supervisor Candidate. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Exposure Response Prevention, and Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAGALA). I offer clinical supervision services to LPC-A and LMFT-A licensure candidates.
My clinical philosophy involves utilizing a strengths-based, trauma informed approach that views clients and individuals within the contexts of both their past and current environments.
I am an LPC in Pennsylvania and Oregon and Oregon Board Approved Supervisor Candidate. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Exposure Response Prevention, and Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAGALA). I offer clinical supervision services to LPC-A and LMFT-A licensure candidates.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with over 8 years of experience working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of mental health struggles related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and grief and trauma-related issues.
I hold Master's degrees in Science Education from Lehman College and in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. I use cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed approaches to help clients work through problem areas and gain an increased capacity for life satisfaction.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with over 8 years of experience working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of mental health struggles related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and grief and trauma-related issues.
I hold Master's degrees in Science Education from Lehman College and in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. I use cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed approaches to help clients work through problem areas and gain an increased capacity for life satisfaction.
Forward Wellness Counseling and Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, MS
4 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Beyond perinatal care, our clinicians have expertise in grief and loss, neurodivergence (including autism in women AFAB individuals), trauma, anxiety, and relationships.
Welcome to your journey toward finding the right counselor for you! Therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Life is full of transitions—some joyful, some heartbreaking—but all can bring stress and uncertainty. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck in thought spirals. Together, we’ll navigate these emotions and help you find calm in the chaos.
At Forward Wellness, we specialize in maternal mental health, pregnancy loss, and traumatic or challenging childbirth experiences. We also support new parents—moms and dads alike—as they adjust to their evolving identities and relationships.
Beyond perinatal care, our clinicians have expertise in grief and loss, neurodivergence (including autism in women AFAB individuals), trauma, anxiety, and relationships.
Welcome to your journey toward finding the right counselor for you! Therapy is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Life is full of transitions—some joyful, some heartbreaking—but all can bring stress and uncertainty. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck in thought spirals. Together, we’ll navigate these emotions and help you find calm in the chaos.
At Forward Wellness, we specialize in maternal mental health, pregnancy loss, and traumatic or challenging childbirth experiences. We also support new parents—moms and dads alike—as they adjust to their evolving identities and relationships.
LGBTQIA2S+ support, Neurodivergent support, Trauma, Grief and loss, Adjustment, stress, transitions, & Anxiety and mood symptoms
If you work with me, you can expect a comfortable and supportive environment. I want to ensure you feel safe to discuss anything that may be impacting you. I will help support you through different transitions in your life. Please feel free to come exactly who you are; I will do the same.
I will not judge you for who you are or what you are experiencing. Instead I will help support you and provide you with the skills and tools to succeed.
LGBTQIA2S+ support, Neurodivergent support, Trauma, Grief and loss, Adjustment, stress, transitions, & Anxiety and mood symptoms
If you work with me, you can expect a comfortable and supportive environment. I want to ensure you feel safe to discuss anything that may be impacting you. I will help support you through different transitions in your life. Please feel free to come exactly who you are; I will do the same.
I will not judge you for who you are or what you are experiencing. Instead I will help support you and provide you with the skills and tools to succeed.
Kristle J. Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMH-C
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Our team walks alongside you through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and immigration-related stress, helping you overcome obstacles and move toward the life you deserve.
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, couples and family therapy, immigration mental health evaluations (VAWA, Asylum, Hardship, U/T-Visas), and ADHD assessment and diagnosis for adults. Our culturally responsive approach means your background, identity, and lived experience are always honored in your care.
Our team walks alongside you through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and immigration-related stress, helping you overcome obstacles and move toward the life you deserve.
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, couples and family therapy, immigration mental health evaluations (VAWA, Asylum, Hardship, U/T-Visas), and ADHD assessment and diagnosis for adults. Our culturally responsive approach means your background, identity, and lived experience are always honored in your care.
I am certified in cognitive behavioral therapy and am a certified clinical trauma specialist.
Do you struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Even if you’ve learned ways to cope, do you feel ready to process what you’ve been holding and begin healing more deeply?
The clients I work best with are thoughtful, resilient individuals who want to better understand their experiences and reclaim a sense of safety, balance, joy, and meaning in their lives. Some are curious about exploring creative expression as a way to access emotions and experiences that may be difficult to talk about directly.
I am certified in cognitive behavioral therapy and am a certified clinical trauma specialist.
Do you struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Even if you’ve learned ways to cope, do you feel ready to process what you’ve been holding and begin healing more deeply?
The clients I work best with are thoughtful, resilient individuals who want to better understand their experiences and reclaim a sense of safety, balance, joy, and meaning in their lives. Some are curious about exploring creative expression as a way to access emotions and experiences that may be difficult to talk about directly.
Over the last 11 years I've supported clients navigating depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and solution-focused. That means I meet you where you are, and we work together to find strategies that support your unique needs and goals. Creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard is at the heart of what I do. I often use an eclectic treatment approach to explore what brought you to therapy in my practice and then decide on the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.
Over the last 11 years I've supported clients navigating depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and solution-focused. That means I meet you where you are, and we work together to find strategies that support your unique needs and goals. Creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard is at the heart of what I do. I often use an eclectic treatment approach to explore what brought you to therapy in my practice and then decide on the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.
We offer individual and couples therapy for a variety of problems including: Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Coping with Traumatic Brain Injury, Grief, Adult, ADHD, Career Counseling, Coping with Chronic Illness, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, and Relationship Issues.
Garden Path Counseling's focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. You can call or email us to set up a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your mental health needs and find out if one of Garden Path Counseling's therapists are right for you.
We offer individual and couples therapy for a variety of problems including: Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Coping with Traumatic Brain Injury, Grief, Adult, ADHD, Career Counseling, Coping with Chronic Illness, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, and Relationship Issues.
Garden Path Counseling's focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. You can call or email us to set up a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your mental health needs and find out if one of Garden Path Counseling's therapists are right for you.
My focus includes trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
I believe our neurotype, identities, and experiences shape us and how we move through the world. Through a neurodivergent affirming lens, I incorporate narrative therapy, DBT, EMDR, and parts work to guide clients in telling their stories, processing past experiences, and building skills for the future.
My focus includes trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
I believe our neurotype, identities, and experiences shape us and how we move through the world. Through a neurodivergent affirming lens, I incorporate narrative therapy, DBT, EMDR, and parts work to guide clients in telling their stories, processing past experiences, and building skills for the future.
My work with individuals and relationships of all forms is informed by psychodynamic, and trauma-focused modalities, with a focus on post-traumatic stress & complex trauma, anxiety, OCD, sexuality & gender, and substance use.
Therapy and personal change of any form occurs best through relationships based on trust and a common purpose. Relationships where you are encouraged to say what’s on your mind, be challenged, take risks, and gain new insights. As a therapist, I focus intently on honoring your autonomy as we collaborate to work towards your goals for therapy. My intention is not to teach you a “correct way to live” but instead to learn about you in all your complexities as you navigate this chaotic world. I see my job as helping to create a space for you to explore yourself further, leading to new possibilities for your life.
My work with individuals and relationships of all forms is informed by psychodynamic, and trauma-focused modalities, with a focus on post-traumatic stress & complex trauma, anxiety, OCD, sexuality & gender, and substance use.
Therapy and personal change of any form occurs best through relationships based on trust and a common purpose. Relationships where you are encouraged to say what’s on your mind, be challenged, take risks, and gain new insights. As a therapist, I focus intently on honoring your autonomy as we collaborate to work towards your goals for therapy. My intention is not to teach you a “correct way to live” but instead to learn about you in all your complexities as you navigate this chaotic world. I see my job as helping to create a space for you to explore yourself further, leading to new possibilities for your life.
I feel especially equipped to help with difficulties arising from trauma - whether recent or long past - trouble with anxious thoughts and feelings, depression, and stressful life transitions.
I am a Licensed Psychologist providing therapy for individuals in Maryland, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and 40 additional states through PSYPACT. You can meet with me through video call from the comfort of your own space. I hold a Doctor of Psychology degree from Loyola University Maryland and my background includes work with diverse populations in Baltimore, Atlanta, Lancaster, and New York. I've been working in Teletherapy since 2019 and feel comfortable guiding you through your therapy journey in an online space.
I feel especially equipped to help with difficulties arising from trauma - whether recent or long past - trouble with anxious thoughts and feelings, depression, and stressful life transitions.
I am a Licensed Psychologist providing therapy for individuals in Maryland, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and 40 additional states through PSYPACT. You can meet with me through video call from the comfort of your own space. I hold a Doctor of Psychology degree from Loyola University Maryland and my background includes work with diverse populations in Baltimore, Atlanta, Lancaster, and New York. I've been working in Teletherapy since 2019 and feel comfortable guiding you through your therapy journey in an online space.
Integrative Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a licensed mental health therapist, I believe in the power of hope and restoration with a focus on establishing a safe and trusting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship with you, whether others have hurt you, trauma has impacted your quality of life and relationships, grief has stricken, or you are drowning in anxious and/or depressive thoughts.
I find so much peace and balance in the forest, whether it's meditating as I Iisten to the wind in the trees or variations of birdsong, sitting by a mountain stream, witnessing a waterfall, or even grounding my feet into the earth. In spending time with you, my hope is that in our sessions together, that you too, can experience a form of peace and balance to help you on your journey towards wellness. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified International Health Coach I provide both mental health therapy and health coaching services to adults and teens where we believe in the transformative power of integrative wellness.
As a licensed mental health therapist, I believe in the power of hope and restoration with a focus on establishing a safe and trusting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship with you, whether others have hurt you, trauma has impacted your quality of life and relationships, grief has stricken, or you are drowning in anxious and/or depressive thoughts.
I find so much peace and balance in the forest, whether it's meditating as I Iisten to the wind in the trees or variations of birdsong, sitting by a mountain stream, witnessing a waterfall, or even grounding my feet into the earth. In spending time with you, my hope is that in our sessions together, that you too, can experience a form of peace and balance to help you on your journey towards wellness. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified International Health Coach I provide both mental health therapy and health coaching services to adults and teens where we believe in the transformative power of integrative wellness.
I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, body image, and disordered eating.
I bring my authentic self into each session and encourage you to bring your full self as well. I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a powerful part of the healing process, and I welcome honest feedback about our work together. I'm attentive to the nuances of identity and committed to integrating a social justice approach into my work.
I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, body image, and disordered eating.
I bring my authentic self into each session and encourage you to bring your full self as well. I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a powerful part of the healing process, and I welcome honest feedback about our work together. I'm attentive to the nuances of identity and committed to integrating a social justice approach into my work.
I help clients work through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions that feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate.
Therapy is your space to exhale and feel truly seen. You might be carrying heavy experiences from the past, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or life transitions. You may be used to handling things on your own and are starting to realize something needs to change. You might notice this showing up in your relationships, your thoughts, or your ability to feel steady day to day. Even if you are not sure where to start, something feels off, and you are ready to take a closer look.
I help clients work through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions that feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate.
Therapy is your space to exhale and feel truly seen. You might be carrying heavy experiences from the past, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or life transitions. You may be used to handling things on your own and are starting to realize something needs to change. You might notice this showing up in your relationships, your thoughts, or your ability to feel steady day to day. Even if you are not sure where to start, something feels off, and you are ready to take a closer look.
As a survivor of complex trauma and a family history of generational alcohol & substance abuse, I believe individuals can and do recover.
I specialize in the treatment of alcohol & substance abuse, complex trauma, anxiety, personality, and mood disorders. I utilize evidenced based practices including but not limited to CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, harm reduction and stages of change models of treatment. My therapeutic orientation is solution focused Reality Therapy.
As a survivor of complex trauma and a family history of generational alcohol & substance abuse, I believe individuals can and do recover.
I specialize in the treatment of alcohol & substance abuse, complex trauma, anxiety, personality, and mood disorders. I utilize evidenced based practices including but not limited to CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, harm reduction and stages of change models of treatment. My therapeutic orientation is solution focused Reality Therapy.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 10 years as a mental health professional. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, depression, concentration, & memory. I also have experience working with focus.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 10 years as a mental health professional. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, depression, concentration, & memory. I also have experience working with focus.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.